Job Family:

Academic Leadership and Faculty

Union affiliation:

APUO

Faculty/Department:

SPS Professors

Campus:

Roger Guindon Hall

Date Posted:

August 02, 2024

Closing Date:

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above

The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa invites applications for two francophone tenure-track faculty positions in its newly launched School of Pharmaceutical Sciences.  We are seeking francophone applicants with expertise in any of the following specialties: biopharmaceuticals, galenic, pharmacodynamics, pharmacoeconomy, pharmacoepidemiology, pharmacogenetics, pharmacy practice, and pharmacy education.

The University of Ottawa is one of Canada’s leading research-intensive universities with over $340 million in annual research funding. The School of Pharmaceutical Sciences is located on the unceded territory of the Anishinabe-Algonquin people, at the heart of Ottawa’s health research and education campus. Together with its affiliated research institutes, the Faculty of Medicine consistently ranks among the top Faculties of Medicine in Canada for research impact and intensity. 

Successful candidates will contribute to the development of a new PharmD program in French and graduate programs in English.  They will also be expected to establish and maintain a vigorous program of independent, externally funded research. Successful candidates will have access to resources and shared research infrastructure to support their educational and research programs, including access to a wide array of Faculty and hospital research Institute resources in close proximity and state-of-the-art Core Facilities within the Faculty of Medicine.

Title of the position: Assistant Professor. The higher rank of Associate Professor will only be considered should the successful candidate possess an appropriate level of experience and commensurate achievements.

Number of positions available: up to two (2) conditional upon funding.

Duties: The functions of a member of the academic staff include, in varying proportions: a) teaching activities; b) scholarly activities evidenced by research, artistic or literary creation, or professional work; c) academic service activities; and d) supervision of graduate students and other research trainees.

Terms: Tenure-track position.

Wage: Salary scale for an Assistant Professor starts at $94,588 and the salary scale for an Associate Professor starts at $104,487 (as of May 1, 2023). Note: salary for higher ranks is commensurate according to rank and experience.

Benefits package: The University of Ottawa provides a complete compensation package, which includes long-term disability, basic group life insurance, supplementary health insurance, University of Ottawa Pension Plan and optional life insurance.

Relocation expenses: The successful candidate may be eligible for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with the University policy.

Location of work:

Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa
451 Smyth Road
Ottawa, ON K1H 8M5

Skill requirements:

• Education: PhD, MD/PhD, PharmD/PhD, BScPharm/PhD or equivalent degrees in a relevant field.  
• Work experience: Postdoctoral experience, or equivalent, with demonstrated excellent research achievements. A commitment to teaching and graduate training, a strong track record in, and a commitment to, interdisciplinary collaboration. Excellent communication skills in English and French.
• Language: Excellent communication skills in both French and English. Active knowledge of the other official language in Canada is a requirement for tenure. French-English bilingualism is an asset.
   

Application deadline: September 2, 2024. Note: applications will continue to be accepted until the positions are filled.

Applications must be submitted electronically through the University of Ottawa Careers website.

Complete application will include: a brief teaching statement and a description of current and future research plans should be submitted together with a curriculum vitae.

Three confidential letters of reference should be sent directly to:

Director, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Faculty of Medicine
University of Ottawa
451 Smyth Road
Ottawa, ON, K1H 8M5

Or by email:

[email protected]

The University of Ottawa is committed to ensuring equity, diversity, and inclusion in the scholarly and leadership environments of our students, staff, and faculty. Accordingly, we strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples in Canada, visible minorities members (racialized persons), persons with disabilities, women, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with equitable, diverse, and inclusive communities. Candidates who wish to be considered as a member of one or more designated groups are asked to complete the confidential Self-Identification Questionnaire, to be completed at the time of application.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadians and permanent residents. When submitting your application, please indicate if you are legally entitled to work in Canada

The University of Ottawa provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you are invited to proceed in the selection process, please notify us of any accommodations that you require by contacting the Office of the Vice-Provost, Faculty Relations by email at [email protected]. Any information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence.

The University of Ottawa is proud of its 160-year tradition of bilingualism. Through its Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute, the University provides training to staff members and to their spouses in their second official language.

Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 – Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.